bio

Designed and manufactured her own label aimed at the 90’s club scene called World Wear.

Worked as a patternmaker, and assistant to Joburg Fashion designer Nicola Parkin (1995-2000)

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2000 onwards, Vanessa has freelanced as a wardrobe mistress, stylist and costume designer in the film & TV industry as well as designing and manufacturing outfits for activations & events.

Vanessa has worked extensively with Art Director Sue Steele on numerous TV commercials and features as wardrobe mistress, costume designer, costume supervisor.

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Under HOD Lynn Driver of Just Tonight Josephine, Vanessa has been an integral part of the wardrobe dept. on 10 seasons of Strictly Come Dancing SA as well as designing & making costumes (Ballroom & Latin American dance dresses) for 5 of those seasons. Vanessa was Lynn Driver’s 2IC on the first season Dancing with the Stars SA as well as one of the costume designers for the show.

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Vanessa also designs and manufactures uniforms and outfits for activation staff, events, choirs and corporate wear, and can work to any brief and within most budgets.